OpenAI's Fidji Simo steps down as AGI chief due to neuroimmune condition, transitions to part-time advisor

OpenAI's Fidji Simo, the company's No. 2 executive and CEO of AGI deployment, is stepping down from her full-time role after medical leave for a neuroimmune condition. She will transition to a part-time advisor role, leaving a leadership vacuum as OpenAI eyes a possible IPO and competition with Anthropic.

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